Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death

Wladimir Klitschko, former fiancé of actress Hayden Panettiere, expressed profound shock and sorrow over her untimely death on Tuesday. In a social media post, Klitschko mourned the loss of his daughter, Kaya, who was born in December 2014. He called the announcement of Hayden's tragic death "deeply saddening" and emphasized that she left the world far too soon.

The actor, who died at the age of 36, was found in cardiac arrest at a South Carolina home, with resuscitation efforts proving unsuccessful. The cause and manner of death are still under investigation. Klitschko and Panettiere began dating in 2009 and got engaged in October 2013, with Kaya born in December 2014. In 2018, Panettiere granted full primary custody of their daughter to Klitschko.

The boxing world champion praised his ex-fiancé's career, acknowledging the challenges she faced in a demanding industry, including addiction to opioids and alcohol. Klitschko vowed to speak highly of her mother to their daughter, ensuring she understood her true nature. Panettiere had an extensive career spanning over three decades, starting as a child star and landing a starring role in the hit NBC show Heroes in 2006.

She also appeared in movies and television series, including the Scream horror film series and Nashville, where she played Juliette Barnes for six seasons. Panettiere was open about her struggles with addiction, which started in her teens and continued after the loss of her younger brother, Jansen, in 2023. She recently released a memoir titled "This Is Me: A Reckoning," detailing her hardships and recovery process.

Klitschko extended his deepest condolences to Panettiere's family, friends, and fans, urging everyone to remember the young talent and find peace in the afterlife.